Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אִלּוּ”
Understanding ʼillûw reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from אַל but if, yea though. - nay, i.e. (softened) if 1) if, though (contrary to fact)
H432
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אִלּוּ
Phoneticil-loo'
Transliterationʼillûw
Grammar Code
H:Cond
Hebrew, C
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from אַל but if, yea though. - nay, i.e. (softened) if 1) if, though (contrary to fact)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Esther 7:4 | “For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king’s damage.” Word: אִלּוּ (ʼillûw) | |
| Ecclesiastes 6:6 | “Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?” Word: אִלּוּ (ʼillûw) |